THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex

Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists September 26, 1539 in Carmarthen, United Kingdom.

Born

September 26, 1539

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 2, 1576

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Carmarthen, United Kingdom
Professions
military personnel
Citizenship
Wales, Kingdom of England

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: September 26, 1539 (Find a Grave) or September 26, 1541 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

September 26, 1541

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

    No external source identified

    More about Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex

    Family

    Spouse
    Lettice Knollys
    Child
    Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex

    All birth date sources

    A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

    Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex born?

    Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex was born in Carmarthen, United Kingdom.

    When did Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex die?

    Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex died on October 2, 1576.